Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
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The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon (EFC) will host the inaugural EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 tomorrow (20) at the Galle Face Hotel, commencing at 6 p.m. The event, originally scheduled for December 2025, was postponed due to the recent cyclone disaster.
The Awards will celebrate organisational excellence, human-centred leadership, and meaningful national socio-economic contribution, marking a significant milestone in recognising outstanding employer practices in Sri Lanka.
The ceremony will be graced by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha as Chief Guest. The program will feature a keynote address by Professor Dave Ulrich, widely regarded as the Father of Modern Human Resources, delivered via video message.
International Labour Organisation (ILO) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Country Director Joni Simpson will also address the gathering. The Guest of Honour will be ILO India Employers’ Activities for South Asia Senior Specialist Ravi Peiris.
Established in 1929, the EFC is Sri Lanka’s premier employers’ organisation, playing a pivotal role in advancing sustainable employment practices and supporting national economic progress.
The EFC National Best Employer Awards aims to go beyond traditional measures of success by recognising organisations that demonstrate strong leadership, ethical governance, inclusive workplace cultures, and a deep commitment to people-centred practices. The initiative seeks to establish a credible and aspirational national benchmark for employer excellence.
Organisations were evaluated by an eminent panel of judges across five core dimensions: Strategic HR Excellence; Leadership and Culture; National and Socio-Economic Contribution; Ethics and Compliance; and Digital Transformation.
The EFC acknowledges with appreciation the support of its partners: AIA (Platinum Sponsor), EY (Assurance Partner), Deloitte (Strategic Partner), Wijeya Newspapers (Print Media Partner), The Capital Maharaja Group (Electronic Media Partner), FOBKL.LK (Creative Partner), and Kerner Haus, AGXA, and Cornucopia (Bronze Partners). Their collaboration has been instrumental in elevating the Awards to a national platform of credibility and impact.
The EFC National Best Employer Awards 2025 reaffirms the Federation’s commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s employer landscape by recognising organisations that lead with purpose, responsibility, and people at the core.
